Page Content Course descriptions for all Performing Arts courses are listed on pages 39-43 of the 2010-2011 Program of Studies. Smoky Hill offers courses in the following areas: | Band |
The Band Department at Smoky Hill strives to maintain a
balanced program in all facets of music education including the
development of the individual musician. Students have the opportunity
to play in one of three concert ensembles, one jazz ensemble and one
percussion class while studying band at Smoky Hill.
In addition to the
above course offerings there are also opportunities to participate in
marching band, pep band, pit orchestra and other outside chamber music
ensembles. |
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| Choir |
The Choral Department consists of eight choirs,
incorporating approximately 300 students. Of the eight choirs offered,
six are auditioned, with one ensemble being extracurricular. While the
program is developed around classical training and growth, the choral
staff also believes in variety, and every ensemble performs music from a
very multicultural and diverse repertoire.
The diversity of the
program, and the variety of opportunities given to students, continues
to set a goal to maintain a level of excellence in both solo and
ensemble performances. Nearly 50 students in the program are enrolled
in a second choral ensemble course. The choir has a long history and
tradition of excellence. |
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| Dance |
The Dance Program at SHHS offers several levels of
proficiency, from beginner to advanced. All classes are assigned as PE
credits, however, advanced level courses have the choice of being
considered PE or Fine Arts Credits. The Dance Program is instructed by
Lisa Wood, who directs the All-School Musical and an annual auditioned
Dance Recital, the Dance Showcase.
In an experimental research
study of high school age students, those who studied dance scored higher
than non-dancers on measures of creative thinking, especially in the
categories of fluency, originality and abstract thought. Whether
dancers can use their original abstract thinking skills in other
disciplines is an important area of exploration. |
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| Orchestra |
The Smoky Hill HS Orchestra program consists of a
comprehensive performance-based curriculum which uses traditional and
standard repertoire to teach technique, musicality and music theory
through the study of string instruments.
The Orchestra Program
consists of two orchestras: String Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra.
Both groups perform at least four times per year and are under the
direction of Ms. Chelsea Peele. An extra-curricular Chamber Ensemble
Club meets after school as per designated by Ms. Peele to rehearse for
performances throughout the year. |
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| Theatre |
The Drama program at Smoky Hill strives to give any
interested student an opportunity to learn about and excel in the art or
practice of producing dramatic works. Whether by taking one of four
levels of theatre classes, including IB Theater and Technical Theater,
or by performing in one of five all-school productions annually, most
students should be able to fill their dramatic interests. |
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Dept. Phone:
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720-886-5456 |
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| Coordinator: |
Tim Brown |
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| Secretary: |
Mary Lawler
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